B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Hydrogeology
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Hydrogeology focuses on the study of groundwater systems, critical for water supply, agriculture, mining, and climate resilience. Students learn to design sustainable water solutions for Africa's semi-arid regions like the Sahel.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01General Geology
- 02General Chemistry
- 03Physics I
- 04Mathematics for Earth
- 05Sciences
- 06Academic Writing
Year 2
6 courses- 01Hydrology & Water Cycles
- 02Soil Science
- 03Hydrochemistry
- 04Remote Sensing &
- 05GIS
- 06Statistics for Hydrogeology
Year 3
5 courses- 01Groundwater Flow Systems
- 02Aquifer Mechanics
- 03Water Resource Management
- 04Environmental Geochemistry
- 05Research Methods in Hydrogeology
Year 4
12 courses- 01Applied Hydrogeology
- 02Groundwater Pollution & Remediation
- 03Climate &
- 04Water Resources
- 05Capstone Project
- 06Internship in Water/Energy Companies or NGOs
- 07Sample Courses
- 08Groundwater Hydrology
- 09Hydrochemistry & Water Quality
- 10GIS & Remote Sensing for Hydrogeology
- 11Aquifer Management & Sustainability
- 12Groundwater Pollution & Remediation
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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